Wife of a Sailor has changed this to a monthly thing. Instead of being every Friday, it will be the first Friday of every month! So look forward to it! And don’t forget to check out all the other amazing MilSpouses! Here.

1. What is your favorite winter memory?

Being snowed in at a cabin in Gatlinburg with my husband for our anniversary during his R&R. It was amazing. We were in a beautiful cabin together and had beautiful views of snow covered mountains. Gorgeous!

2. What is your current favorite TV show?

Once Upon A Time! I’ve always loved fairy tales and this show just adds to all my favorite stories. It’s awesome!

3. What was your favorite thing that happened in January?

Well, we went back to Gatlinburg again (3rd time in a year!) to celebrate our anniversary and attend a marriage retreat. GORGEOUS resort. We had a blast!

4. What is the best sound in the world to you?

The sound of my husband sleeping peacefully next to me. After going through a year long deployment, I savor every moment with him. (Even when he bugs me!!)

5. What is the biggest lesson you have learned as a MilSpouse (or significant other)?

Hurry Up And Wait! I’ve learned that I can’t make solid plans for anything because SOMETHING ALWAYS CHANGES!!! My family is always asking me if we can do stuff weeks or months down the road and I tell them, I won’t know until a few days before!

I know it’s way late, but I wanted to post some pics of my hubby’s homecoming. Now, before we went to get him, I decorated my van. I was super excited!

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Once he was home, we kept the writing on the van for a month. We had tons of people honk at us and wave. One day we had some of our neighbors knock on our door. They had made us cookies! Then a few days later, some other neighbors left a card in our mailbox that had a $25 gift card for Olive Garden! Then we went to O’Charley’s with a friend, whose husband is currently in Afghanistan. Apparently someone had seen us get out of the van and paid for our meals! It was so sweet.

I had no idea people would respond the way they did. It made me feel so blessed and thankful to be an American. But I really didn’t do it to get free stuff!

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Having my husband home is so amazing. It has been great spending time with him, getting used to living together again, going through the “honeymoon” phase. I am so glad we get to go through the adventure of life together. He is my best friend, my lover, my other half.

Ok, enough of the sappy. Here are some more pictures of the homecoming!

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I’ve been kinda MIA this week because we’ve been in Gatlinburg. Don’t worry, pictures will be up soon! I promise! Anyways, here’s this weeks questions! Enjoy!

1. What is one of the things you always do special when your husband returns from a deployment?  submitted by Keep Calm and Soldier On

We’ve only had one homecoming, and probably won’t have any more. The only special thing I really did was wear a dress for his ceremony! LOL! I rarely ever wear dresses. Other than that, we have just been spending quality time together.

2. What do you do to help your spouse and/or yourself re-adjust after a deployment or long separation?  submitted by Diapers, Dogs and Deployments

I’ve pretty much just been my normal self. Living every day like we did before deployment.

3. Are you a crazy coupon clipper (I’m becoming one, so share your secrets with me)?  submitted by Married My Airman

I am getting there! LOL! I’m still not getting 95% (or better) off, but our recent grocery bills we have saved MORE than we spent. I have a huge PINK binder, with 24 categories and lots of baseball card pages to hold my coupons. It makes it so much easier to find your coupons! And I usually buy 4 newspapers every week, but I’m looking into ordering the coupon inserts instead of buying the papers.

4. What’s your most treasured memory of you and your spouse (not counting your wedding – that’s a given)? submitted by Scrubs, ACUs and One Crazy Ride

Oh, there are so many. One that sticks out to me is one of our road trips together. It was just good quality time spent together. It doesn’t take much for us to enjoy life together!

5. If you could live anywhere overseas, what would you pick and why? submitted by Little Moments Like This

I’d love to live in Germany. Then we could travel all over Europe! How fun!

Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Wives of Faith is hosting a weekend-long blog hop in honor of today. Make sure you stop by to see all the other great posts!

11 Reasons I Love About Being an Army Wife

1. I love how patriotic and proud I feel to be an American, every time I see our flag or anyone in uniform.

2. I love seeing my husband in uniform.

3. I love that we survived deployment!

4. I love the support I have gotten from other military spouses/girlfriends.

5. I love all the amazing friends I have made because of the military!

6. I love the discounts we get.

7. I love the job security.

8. I love the health and retirement benefits!

9. I love the support we have gotten recently from friends, family and neighbors.

10. I love that my husband is home!!

11. I love that I get to be a military spouse for the rest of my life.

That’s right ladies and gentlemen! After many months of being alone, my beloved husband is going to be home for good. PRAISE THE LORD MOST HIGH!!!

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I’m a little late, but it’s better late than never! Right?

1. Have you and your spouse agreed to live in separate locations (a geographical bachelor tour) knowing that the short-term inconvenience would have long-term benefits for your family? How did it work for you? submitted by When Good People Get Together

We haven’t done that, except for deployment. Which we didn’t have a choice about. However it did help us. Our communication is much better now. BUT! thank God deployment is almost OVER!!!

2. What is your favorite thing about being a MilSpouse? submitted by Sarah Ruth Today

Hey that’s me! Hehe. Let’s see. My favorite thing would have to be the pride I have in my husband, who does so much to support me and fight for our country. I have become so much more patriotic than I already was, since I became a MilSpouse. I hope that never changes.

3. If you could still have your spouse/significant other and your family, but take the military life out of it…would you?  submitted by Trust. Love. Believe. Bake.

I don’t think I would. Being associated with the military has brought me into contact with some amazing people. It has put me through difficult situations, which have in turn made me stronger. I thank God for the military life.

4. What have your homecoming experiences been like after a year long tour of separation? submitted by Army Soldier, Army Wife

Ask me next week.

5. If you have a child(ren) why you chose their name(s)? If not, why you would name your child something?  submitted by Tiara’s & ACU’s

I don’t have any children that I have named. Hopefully soon! We will pick names that mean a lot to us.

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Make sure you check back at Wife of a Sailor to see other posts!

1. How many pets do you have? And what type? submitted by Life and Times of a Displaced Jersey Girl

As of right now, none. My family’s cat, that we had for 14 years and lived with my parents, went away to die the week of Thanksgiving. It was sad. My amazing husband says that as soon as we move, we can get a pet. I can’t wait!

2. What are your favorite projects to do while hubby is away? submitted by my-inspired-nest

It’s been unpacking, organizing, starting a business, etc. Lots of things.

3. What are the must-haves in your deployment care packages?  submitted by Christine’s Little Blog

Oh he got lots of goodies. Starbucks VIA, mac & cheese, spicy peanuts, etc. Each box was decorated with love.

4. If you could star in any TV show, which would it be? submitted by Just a Girl

Oh good grief. I have no idea. Why must people ask such odd questions?! LOL!

5. What was the biggest hurdle that you faced during your/your significant other’s first deployment? submitted by The Pavlik Perspective

Most definitely the death of my beloved Grandma. It’s been so hard on me. I know that sometime during the first week my husband is home, I will break down about my Grandma. I just need to be in his arms and cry.

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I love celebrating my birthday! Even though I’m getting older, I cherish each year. This birthday is bittersweet for me, since my husband is still deployed (but coming home SOON!) and because my sweet Grandma is not doing well at all. Thankfully my sister and our best friend Cara are here to help cheer me up! Last night we spent time making dinner, with our new pampered chef stuff! Then we watched a movie. Today we are going shopping, maybe letterboxing, and going to see a movie. I’m excited! Here’s some pics from last night.

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My sister gave me a $25 gift card for my Fave place! Starbucks! YUM!

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I got money from my grandparents, my aunt and her roommate. The stack of $1′s is from my Aunt. LOL!

And today I got some beautiful flowers from my deployment support group! These girls are amazing! I love them so much!!! (I’ll post pics tonight. I’m about to go shopping!) So far it’s been a great day. Especially since I got to talk to my sweetheart for a couple of hours, online AND he called me! Oh how I love that man!

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I know I’m a little bit late, but I’ve been hanging out with my bestie and having the BEST time. I love her so much. Hope you enjoy this week’s questions from Wifey.

1. What is your must have gadget? submitted by Flying High With My Flyboy

My cell phone. I go NO WHERE without it. I can contact anyone from it, including my husband who is almost 8000 miles away, I can use the internet on it, etc. What else do I need?!

2. How does your adulthood compare to what you imagined it would be like when you were a little kid? submitted by L to the Third

Well, I always told myself that I wasn’t strong enough to be an army wife. But I guess I am! Other than that, I thought I would have at least one baby by now, because I always thought I’d get married really young. I’m so so SO thankful that I didn’t. I have the best husband in the world because I waited. THANK GOD!!

3. What is your favorite chocolate recipe?  submitted by Our First Deployment

Oh good gosh, you want a recipe?! I have no idea. I’m not really a baker. My sister is. Her brownies are my fave. I’ll post her recipe later on. LOL!

4. How do you deal with military life when it gets to be to much or to hard? submitted by Combat Boots And Pointe Shoes

How do you deal with LIFE when it gets too hard?! I rely solely on my Heavenly Father. Without Him, I would be no where. He is my strength, my comfort, my protector. He never gives me more than I can handle. I do not fear.

5. What piece of advice would you give a new Military spouse facing their first deployment?  submitted by The Albrecht Squad

Enjoy the time you have together before deployment. Don’t argue about little things, because they are just that. Little things that do really matter in the grand scheme of things. Cherish the small moments.